The Effect of Lemongrass on Aerobic Performance
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexMale
Age25-60
SponsorNorthumbria University
About this trial
The goal of this experimental study is to examine the influence of Lemongrass extract on aerobic training parameters following a 6-week training programme in males. A secondary aim will be to explore the influence on sexual wellness. Participants will attend 23 visits to the laboratory involving:
* fitness testing (some to exhaustion). * blood sampling (capillary and venous samples). * a supervised 6 week high-intensity interval training (HIIT) programme. * consuming either the lemongrass extract or placebo in the form of tablets, once a day during the 6 week training.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
Age ≥ 40 and ≤ 60 years.
Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥ 19 and ≤ 35 kg/m2.
Willingness and ability to comply with the protocol in the opinion of the Investigator.
Judged by the Investigator to be in good health as assessed by a health screening questionnaire.
Disqualifiers
A history of heart disease.
Any disease that might interfere with the absorption of nutrients (e.g. Chron's disease, celiac disease).
Recent musculoskeletal or soft tissue injury (within the last 3 months).
The habitual use of medication that is antihypertensive or antidiabetic medication or might inhibit the ability to complete the study participation.
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Active: Lemongrass
- Control: Placebo
Treatment groups
40 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Northumbria University
Lead sponsor
Mibelle Group Biochemistry
Collaborator
Source ClinicalTrials.gov